LA TRAVIATA is to be screened exclusively at the Empire, Newcastle, from sunny Australia for one night only. Tonight at 8pm, residents of Newcastle will be able to enjoy Verdi’s classic Italian opera (with subtitles) being performed on a shimmering floating stage on the waters of The Sydney Harbour.

This screening, exclusive to Empire Cinemas, is the perfect opportunity for opera fans to experience this world-class production from the other side of the globe. Set against a magnificent backdrop of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House, La Traviata (The Woman Gone Astray) is the unconventional love story of a femme fatale, Violetta Valéry, and a dashing man, Alfredo Germont.

La Traviata, presented by CinemaLive, is the latest instalment in a long line of recent events and live screenings as Empire Cinemas expands its offering beyond movie releases. Other recent events have included the live screening of Westlife: The Farewell Concert, Kasabian Live! Live At The O2, Klitschko, as well as a live screening of The Royal Ballet’s Romeo & Juliet, Frankenstein from the National Theatre and Faithless: Passing The Baton Live from Brixton Academy.

Jon Nutton, marketing director of Empire Cinemas, said: ‘It’s very exciting to be screening La Traviata exclusively at Empire Cinemas. We are thrilled to offer audiences the opportunity to experience this stunning opera that was performed on the other side of the world. We’re always looking for new ways to entertain wide and varied audiences across the UK – this performance is not to be missed.’